1.verb To get rid of as unwanted or not needed; junk. For example: Before they moved they threw away everything they didn't want to take with them. Or: I never save those coupons; I just throw them away. Synonym: THROW OUT. To waste. For example: The senator criticized the government for throwing away billions on the space program. To fail to make use of. For example: She threw away a good chance for a better job.

2. cast, toss; waste, squander

3. to put little emphasis on a point usually considered important. time slot the specific spot a comedian occupies within a showcase club line-up.

4. put in the garbage, throw out. Usage example: I threw away those old magazines. I hope you didn't want them.

5. put in the garbage, throw out I threw away those old magazines. I hope you didn't want them.